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European Teen Boys vs Girls: Their Top 10 Social Media Platforms

European teens are big social media users, but the platforms they use most differ by gender…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • TikTok is the most popular social media platform among European teens—and it’s especially the case among teen girls
  • Pinterest is growing in popularity among teenagers, boys and girls alike
  • Teenage boys use Facebook more than their female peers
Teens’ social media usage is under intense scrutiny in Western Europe right now: French politicians claim the country is in a “state of emergency” over kids’ screen time, while the British government is seriously considering a cap (and a curfew!) on teens’ social media use. YPulse data shows that teens currently spend an average of 3.5 hours on socials every day, and with increasing pressure to limit the time they spend scrolling, social media platforms will fight even harder for teens’ attention in the future. So, more than ever, knowing exactly which platforms European 13-17-year-olds use the most is crucial...

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